Tech

The world of gadgets, apps, services, and startups: what's new and what's next

IMAX to Hollywood: Time to rethink what a movie is

IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond points to ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ as proof that movies still belong in theaters—if they’re designed to merit the trip.

IMAX to Hollywood: Time to rethink what a movie is

For political ads on big online platforms, the end may be near

As the midterm elections approach and tech regulation fever grows, Google and Meta might decide that political advertising just isn’t worth it.

For political ads on big online platforms, the end may be near

This is how fraudsters are coming for your checks and turning them into bitcoin

Tens of millions of dollars were lifted from unsuspecting victims’ mailboxes and peddled on WhatsApp, Telegram, and other chat apps to convert into bitcoin.

This is how fraudsters are coming for your checks and turning them into bitcoin

OpenSimulator offers a glimpse of what a decentralized metaverse might look like

The open source platform, which started as an alternative to Second Life, could be a clue to how a distributed metaverse not owned by a single company could work.

OpenSimulator offers a glimpse of what a decentralized metaverse might look like

3 surefire ways to improve iPhone and iPad battery life

A few simple tweaks will squeeze the most juice out of your Apple gadget.

3 surefire ways to improve iPhone and iPad battery life

RadioShack becomes the latest brand to ‘pivot to crypto’

The company says its well-known brand will bring older, conservative CEOs into crypto, but it’s just the latest aging brand to make the blockchain pivot.

Dell’s new XPS laptop messes with the familiar—and that’s the point

The latest update to one of the Windows world’s best-reviewed computers makes big changes to fundamental features. It’s a gamble Dell is willing to take.

Dell’s new XPS laptop messes with the familiar—and that’s the point

How a tiny startup built a true Final Cut alternative for the iPad

Bigger video-editing companies haven’t committed themselves to bringing advanced tools to Apple’s tablet. LumaFusion’s creators did—and it’s paid off.

How a tiny startup built a true Final Cut alternative for the iPad

6 simple Microsoft Teams tricks to make you more productive

Mark messages as really important, shuttle information between Teams and email, and more.

6 simple Microsoft Teams tricks to make you more productive

The telehealth bubble has burst. Time to figure out what’s next

Telehealth took off during the pandemic, but 2021 was a brutal awakening. The healthcare industry is still figuring out how it fits into the big picture.

The telehealth bubble has burst. Time to figure out what’s next

2022 promises to bring massive change to AI regulation

The CEO of Parity says with all that happened in 2021, it’s no wonder smart enterprises are taking steps to future-proof their own practices around fair and equitable AI.

2022 promises to bring massive change to AI regulation

Companies must protect data. Companies must leverage data. Therein lies the rub.

Companies must both protect and leverage user data in 2022

Companies must protect data. Companies must leverage data. Therein lies the rub.

Science, conscious consumers, and next-gen founders will drive ‘ESG’ innovation in 2022

Members of the Fast Company Impact Council say business and cultural forces will help push environmental, social, and governance leadership.

Science, conscious consumers, and next-gen founders will drive ‘ESG’ innovation in 2022

These clever ideas gave us hope for technology this year

Move over, metaverse. Not so fast, NFTs. Here are the small-scale innovations that actually made tech more pleasant in 2021.

These clever ideas gave us hope for technology this year

What will COVID-19 be like in 2022? More of the same, but maybe a bit easier

The pandemic isn’t going to disappear from our lives. But if we take it seriously, it might not intrude on them quite so much.

What will COVID-19 be like in 2022? More of the same, but maybe a bit easier

‘Health becomes everybody’s business,’ and other predictions from the frontlines

Fast Company Impact Council members from J&J, Anthem, March of Dimes, and other organizations forecast a spotlight on health equity.

‘Health becomes everybody’s business,’ and other predictions from the frontlines

Here’s how the corporate world will embrace Web3 in 2022, according to this designer

Let’s stop talking about telehealth. Let’s start talking about “metahealth,” says Lionel Ohayon of ICRAVE.

Here’s how the corporate world will embrace Web3 in 2022, according to this designer

The 25 best new apps of 2021

From powerful search tools to better relationship building, these are the best new apps you’ve been missing.

The 25 best new apps of 2021

Five predictions for the creator economy in 2022

The creator economy has exploded in recent years. But what’s next?

Five predictions for the creator economy in 2022

The 12 most anticipated tech products of 2022

From sure things to longshots, these are the gadgets, software, gaming gear, and vehicles that are already generating plenty of buzz.

The 12 most anticipated tech products of 2022

Impact

The world’s largest vertical farm will have a secret ingredient: fish

This Brazilian billionaire should be your role model for corporate activism

Why your ‘wishcycling’ can do more harm than good

News

Fortnite’s first-ever art exhibit is also a KAWS experience at London’s Serpentine Gallery

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink launches Center for Stakeholder Capitalism, says it’s not ‘woke’

5G flight disruption: American, Delta, and United warn AT&T and Verizon rollout could be ‘catastrophic’

Co.Design

It’s been nearly impossible to recycle underwear — until now

These robots are powered by algae balls living inside

4 underused U.S. rail lines that should follow New York’s lead and be revived

Work Life

5 steps to provide feedback that’s helpful, not hurtful

3 ways a purpose-driven company can stay true to its values during hypergrowth

The surprising way to beat the 1 thing your brain is hardwired to hold you back on